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152. A nurse is calibrating a transducer for hemodynamic monitoring. What is the technical purpose of zeroing the transducer?

A. To increase the readings
B. To eliminate the effect of atmospheric pressure on the measurements and ensure accuracy
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C. To decrease the readings
D. To make the waveform flat

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  • To increase the readings
  • To eliminate the effect of atmospheric pressure on the measurements and ensure accuracy
  • To decrease the readings
  • To make the waveform flat

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